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100127
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, where his Department has found delays in the processing of injured veteran's claims in the War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claim process. more like this
tabling member constituency Ceredigion more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Williams more like this
uin 211383 more like this
answer
answer
is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>Each claim is different. Many are complex. It is inevitable that processing these can take a considerable time, for example while evidence is gathered from third party organisations and individuals.<br><br>In the case of the War Pension Scheme, there are no time limits for claiming, and claims for injuries dating back to World War Two are still being received. Assessing these claims involves locating 70 year old paper records, both Service and medical, and often requires a person to be medically examined so that a decision can be made based on up-to-date evidence. We attach much importance to dealing with all such claims as quickly as possible. Improvements have already been implemented and work is ongoing to further speed up the claims processing times.</p> more like this
answering member constituency Broxtowe more like this
answering member printed Anna Soubry more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T16:41:52.8921484Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T16:41:52.8921484Z
answering member
3938
label Biography information for Anna Soubry more like this
tabling member
1498
label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams more like this
100137
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Ministry of Defence more like this
answering dept id 11 more like this
answering dept short name Defence more like this
answering dept sort name Defence more like this
hansard heading Armed Forces: Compensation more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Defence, what change there has been in the time taken to process War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims since 2010. more like this
tabling member constituency Ceredigion more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Mark Williams more like this
uin 211315 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-11-04more like thismore than 2014-11-04
answer text <p>The combined effects of the implementation of the Boyce Review on the Armed Forces Compensation Scheme (AFCS) and the increase in the number of applications for War Disablement Pension, as a result of more people with pre-April 2005 Service reaching the end of their engagement, led to delays in processing prospective claims for these schemes.</p><p> </p><p>Actions were therefore put in place which had the effect of reducing the on-hand cases in the AFCS by half and the programme has returned to target. In War Disablement Pension the on-hand cases have fallen by 35% and waiting times have reduced.</p><p> </p><p>The average length of time taken to process War Pension and Armed Forces Compensation Scheme claims since 2010 can be found below:</p><p> </p><p>WAR PENSIONS SCHEME</p><p> </p><p>2010-11 - 39 working days</p><p>2011-12 - 51 working days</p><p>2012-13 - 82 working days</p><p>2013-14 - 110 working days</p><p>2014-15 (as at 21 October 2014) - 103 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>ARMED FORCES COMPENSATION SCHEME</p><p> </p><p>2010-11 - 93 working days</p><p>2011-12 - 125 working days</p><p>2012-13 - 164 working days</p><p>2013-14 - 109 working days</p><p>2014-15 (as at 21 October 2014) - 89 working days</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Broxtowe more like this
answering member printed Anna Soubry more like this
grouped question UIN 211437 more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-11-04T17:30:14.7525322Zmore like thismore than 2014-11-04T17:30:14.7525322Z
answering member
3938
label Biography information for Anna Soubry more like this
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24940
answering member constituency Broxtowe more like this
answering member printed Anna Soubry more like this
answering member
3938
label Biography information for Anna Soubry more like this
tabling member
1498
label Biography information for Mr Mark Williams more like this
100173
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept id 16 more like this
answering dept short name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
answering dept sort name Foreign and Commonwealth Office more like this
hansard heading Ukraine more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, what recent reports he has received on the political situation in Ukraine. more like this
tabling member constituency Romford more like this
tabling member printed
Andrew Rosindell more like this
uin 211382 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text The Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Member for Runnymede and Weybridge (Mr Hammond), receives regular reports on the political situation in Ukraine from our Embassy in Kyiv and we are in frequent contact with the Ukrainian government. The Prime Minister, my Rt. Hon. Friend the Member for Witney (Mr Cameron), last discussed the crisis in Ukraine with the leaders of Ukraine, Russia, Germany, France and Italy on 17 October at the Asia-Europe Meeting in Milan and with EU leaders at the European Council on 23-24 October. more like this
answering member constituency Aylesbury more like this
answering member printed Mr David Lidington more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T15:08:05.0592471Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:08:05.0592471Z
answering member
15
label Biography information for Sir David Lidington more like this
tabling member
1447
label Biography information for Andrew Rosindell more like this
100174
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department for Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept id 26 more like this
answering dept short name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
answering dept sort name Business, Innovation and Skills more like this
hansard heading Export Controls: Israel more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills, pursuant to the Answer of 11 September 2014 to Question 207349, what the licence type, summary, value, end use and nature of end-user for each of the export licences approved between 8 July and 31 August 2014 was. more like this
tabling member constituency North Ayrshire and Arran more like this
tabling member printed
Katy Clark more like this
uin 211321 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-30more like thismore than 2014-10-30
answer text <p>Details of the licences approved between 8 July and 31 August are as below. Based on information about the nature of the equipment and the use of the licences, we do not believe any of the equipment listed below has been used in Gaza during the recent hostilities</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><strong>End User Countries</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Goods Summary</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Total Goods Value</strong></p></td><td><p><strong>End Use </strong></p></td><td><p><strong>Nature of End User</strong></p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>targeting equipment</p></td><td><p>58,752</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for targeting equipment</p></td><td><p>26,000</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>law enforcement agency</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>software enabling equipment to function as military improvised explosive device decoying/detection/disposal/jamming equipment</p></td><td><p>2,000</p></td><td><p>For demonstration only</p></td><td><p>Civil end-user</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for surface-to-air missiles</p></td><td><p>2,990</p></td><td><p>Missile defence system</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>military aircraft navigation equipment</p></td><td><p>41,902</p></td><td><p>Returned after repair in the UK</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>corrosion resistant chemical manufacturing equipment</p></td><td><p>5,992</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Civil end-user</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>body armour, components for body armour, military helmets</p></td><td><p>19,000</p></td><td><p>staff protection</p></td><td><p>International Organisation</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>pathogenic genetic elements</p></td><td><p>20</p></td><td><p>Medical research purposes</p></td><td><p>University</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>targeting equipment</p></td><td><p>51,931</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for military radars</p></td><td><p>275,000</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>calcium</p></td><td><p>85</p></td><td><p>Academic research purposes</p></td><td><p>Private Research Institute</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>equipment employing cryptography, software for equipment employing cryptography</p></td><td><p>113,700</p></td><td><p>civil project to provide secure communications</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>triggered spark gaps</p></td><td><p>250,000</p></td><td><p>for medical applications</p></td><td><p>Civil end-user</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>equipment employing cryptography</p></td><td><p>71,454</p></td><td><p>secure connectivity</p></td><td><p>Civil end-user</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for military infrared/thermal imaging equipment</p></td><td><p>1,404</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for targeting equipment</p></td><td><p>21,228</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>bismuth</p></td><td><p>700</p></td><td><p>Academic research purposes</p></td><td><p>University / Private Research Institutes</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Israel</p></td><td><p>components for targeting equipment</p></td><td><p>5,000</p></td><td><p>Incorporation and re-export to a third country</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Italy</p></td><td><p>components for military training aircraft</p></td><td><p>8,779</p></td><td><p>Incorporation into trainer aircraft</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United States</p></td><td><p>launching/handling/control equipment for munitions</p></td><td><p>104,000</p></td><td><p>Incorporation into military aircraft</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>United States</p></td><td><p>components for military training aircraft</p></td><td><p>9,267</p></td><td><p>Incorporation into trainer aircraft for supply to multiple countries including Israel</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Germany</p></td><td><p>components for military training aircraft</p></td><td><p>343</p></td><td><p>Incorporation into trainer aircraft for supply to multiple countries including Israel</p></td><td><p>Government</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency West Suffolk more like this
answering member printed Matthew Hancock more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-30T12:14:40.6403317Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-30T12:14:40.6403317Z
answering member
4070
label Biography information for Matt Hancock more like this
tabling member
1590
label Biography information for Baroness Clark of Kilwinning more like this
100180
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading NHS England more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many meetings the Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Public Health has had with James Palmer, Clinical Director for Specialised Commissioning at NHS England since 1 April 2014. more like this
tabling member constituency Wells more like this
tabling member printed
Tessa Munt more like this
uin 211213 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>I have had no meetings with James Palmer, Clinical Director for Specialised Commissioning at NHS England since 1 April 2014.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>There is regular contact between Departmental officials and Clinical Directors at NHS England, including the Clinical Director for Specialised Commissioning.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Battersea more like this
answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T17:45:28.5017361Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T17:45:28.5017361Z
answering member
3918
label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
tabling member
4089
label Biography information for Tessa Munt more like this
100181
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading NHS England more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many meetings he has had with Simon Stevens, Chief Executive of NHS England since 1 April 2014. more like this
tabling member constituency Wells more like this
tabling member printed
Tessa Munt more like this
uin 211214 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>My Rt. hon. Friend, the Secretary of State, meets with Mr Stevens on a weekly basis with additional meetings arranged as and when required, which often include other members of the Ministerial team.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich more like this
answering member printed Dr Daniel Poulter more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T15:31:37.3107902Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:31:37.3107902Z
answering member
3932
label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter more like this
tabling member
4089
label Biography information for Tessa Munt more like this
100182
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Heart Diseases: Children more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what steps the Government is taking to support paediatric cardiac surgery services across England and Wales. more like this
tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
tabling member printed
David Simpson more like this
uin 211215 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>NHS England is currently reviewing congenital heart services for adults and children, including paediatric cardiac surgical services. The review aims to:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>- secure the best outcomes for all patients;</p><p> </p><p>- tackle variation; and</p><p> </p><p>- improve patient experience.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The review has developed a set of draft standards and service specifications which are currently out to public consultation. The consultation runs until 8 December. Further details can be found at:</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>https://www.engage.england.nhs.uk/consultation/congenital-heart-disease-standards</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>There are no centres in Wales providing paediatric congenital cardiac surgery and so patients typically travel to England for surgery. NHS England is working with colleagues in Wales to ensure Welsh residents are aware of the review and able to respond to the consultation.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>NHS England will work with providers to help ensure that services meet the required standards.</p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Battersea more like this
answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T15:42:14.1408413Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:42:14.1408413Z
answering member
3918
label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
tabling member
1597
label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
100183
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading General Practitioners more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, how many GP practices have (a) closed and (b) opened in (i) England, (ii) Greater London and (iii) Wales in each of the last five years. more like this
tabling member constituency Upper Bann more like this
tabling member printed
David Simpson more like this
uin 211216 more like this
answer
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>Figures for NHS England and the NHS London area are shown in the following table. Figures for Wales are not collected centrally.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>It is important to note that these figures also include practice mergers and takeovers and do not provide an accurate representation of activity or service provision. For example, the merger of three practices would show as three practices closing and one opening. In many cases, practices listed in these figures as having closed will have in fact merged, and will continue to see patients.</p><p> </p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><table><tbody><tr><td><p> </p></td><td colspan="2"><p>NHS England</p></td><td colspan="2"><p>NHS London area</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>Year</p></td><td><p>Closed</p></td><td><p>Opened</p></td><td><p>Closed</p></td><td><p>Opened</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2009</p></td><td><p>88</p></td><td><p>194</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>23</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2010</p></td><td><p>79</p></td><td><p>55</p></td><td><p>12</p></td><td><p>21</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2011</p></td><td><p>111</p></td><td><p>19</p></td><td><p>21</p></td><td><p>6</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2012</p></td><td><p>124</p></td><td><p>14</p></td><td><p>31</p></td><td><p>4</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2013</p></td><td><p>126</p></td><td><p>13</p></td><td><p>39</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr><tr><td><p>2014 (to 30 September)</p></td><td><p>92</p></td><td><p>11</p></td><td><p>18</p></td><td><p>5</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>
answering member constituency Central Suffolk and North Ipswich more like this
answering member printed Dr Daniel Poulter more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T17:47:07.4496166Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T17:47:07.4496166Z
answering member
3932
label Biography information for Dr Dan Poulter more like this
tabling member
1597
label Biography information for David Simpson more like this
100184
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Chickenpox: Vaccination more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the breadth of the uptake of the chicken pox vaccine to reduce the risk of stroke in children and young adults; and if he will make a statement. more like this
tabling member constituency Hartlepool more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Iain Wright more like this
uin 211242 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>Public Health England has not made an assessment of the impact of uptake of varicella vaccination on the risk of stroke in children and young adults.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>The Joint Committee on Vaccination and Immunisation, which provides the Government with expert advice on immunisation matters, has not recommended a universal varicella (chickenpox) immunisation programme for children or young adults.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Varicella immunisation is recommended to protect those people who are at most risk of serious illness. This is done by immunising specific individuals who are in regular or close contact with those at risk, including non-immune healthcare workers and close household contacts of immunocompromised individuals, such as siblings of a child with leukaemia or a child whose parent is undergoing chemotherapy.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency Battersea more like this
answering member printed Jane Ellison more like this
question first answered
less than 2014-10-28T15:27:20.5604092Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:27:20.5604092Z
answering member
3918
label Biography information for Jane Ellison more like this
tabling member
1478
label Biography information for Mr Iain Wright more like this
100185
registered interest false more like this
date remove filter
answering body
Department of Health more like this
answering dept id 17 more like this
answering dept short name Health more like this
answering dept sort name Health more like this
hansard heading Older People more like this
house id 1 more like this
legislature
25259
pref label House of Commons more like this
question text To ask the Secretary of State for Health, what assessment he has made of the effectiveness of (a) telephone services and (b) face-to-face services intended to relieve loneliness and isolation in elderly people. more like this
tabling member constituency Peterborough more like this
tabling member printed
Mr Stewart Jackson more like this
uin 211243 more like this
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is ministerial correction false more like this
date of answer less than 2014-10-28more like thismore than 2014-10-28
answer text <p>Loneliness and isolation in elderly people is a complex issue and can affect people in different ways. We have not undertaken an assessment of the effectiveness of telephone services or face to face services but we know that it is helpful to have a range of interventions that can address the different needs of people who are lonely or isolated.</p><p> </p> more like this
answering member constituency North Norfolk more like this
answering member printed Norman Lamb more like this
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less than 2014-10-28T15:36:55.4178742Zmore like thismore than 2014-10-28T15:36:55.4178742Z
answering member
1439
label Biography information for Norman Lamb more like this
tabling member
1551
label Biography information for Lord Jackson of Peterborough more like this